Seasonal Tech Position

Brown Environmental 13

Brown Environmental 13 is seeking qualified applicants to fill a seasonal technician position for spring and summer 2020. The applicant should have field experience and the necessary skills to manage bat acoustic surveys, manage data, and run acoustic analysis software programs. There will be opportunities to assist with mist net, tracking, and cave surveys. This is a temporary position; however, there is potential for an extension into fall surveys.

Job Description:

Applicants can expect to work long days with constant travel. This position requires lifting heavy equipment, working and hiking in challenging environments, rugged and uneven terrain. Daily duties include hiking equipment into remote sample sites, setting up acoustic equipment, data management and preliminary software analysis, and assisting with mist net, tracking, camera and cave surveys.

Minimum Qualifications:
➢ One year or more experience of setting up and managing bat acoustic surveys
➢ Experience with managing acoustic data and running preliminary software analysis
➢ Willing to travel for extended amounts of time
➢ Available for survey season April 14 – August 30. Start date negotiable.
➢ Good communication skills, concise data documentation, detail oriented, well organized,
self-motivated, positive attitude, professionalism, and a team member.
➢ Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
➢ Experience with GPS and hiking into remote locations with steep terrain
➢ Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record

➢ Not required: mist net and tracking experience a plus

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location: Office based in Cary, North Carolina, travel throughout southeast.

Accommodations: Lodging, and meal stipend provided

Start date: As soon as possible

To apply: 

Send a cover letter, send resume/CV, and 3 bat related references:

Attn: Dottie Brown
162 Greenmont Lane
Cary, NC 27511
BrownENV13@gmail.com